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Quarter Panel Replacement Installation Procedure con't
7.Fit the backing plate halfway into the sectioning joint, clamp and plug weld to the vehicle.
CAUTION: THE FUEL FILLER OPENING MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED PRIOR TO POSITIONING THE QUARTER PANEL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEAL THE QUARTER PANEL COULD RESULT IN EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
8.Install GM P/N 12399117 Sealing Strip between outer wheelhouse and quarter panel gas door pocket.
9.Install service quarter panel leaving a gap of one and one half times the thickness of the metal (1) at the sectioning joint.
10.Plug weld accordingly.
11.To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in.) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in.) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
12.Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
13.Apply the following as necessary:
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• Sound deadeners
• Sealers
14.Refinish as necessary.
15.Install all related panels and components.
2001 Pontiac Aztek
